PLANNING permission has been granted for the development of The Whitehouse Hotel in Rhuallt to transform it into a "luxurious restaurant with rooms" and caravan holiday park.

The Parry-Jones family, who also own caravan and tourer manufacturer Fifth Wheel Company, are expanding further into the leisure market after their plans to transform the site into a five star holiday destination were accepted.

The development includes the expansion of the park to include an additional 40 touring caravan pitches, 10 static / lodge homes and the renovation of the Whitehouse Hotel to become a relaxing restaurant and lounge bar.

The park will be run by husband and wife team Mervyn and Jenny Parry-Jones along with their son Adrian and daughter Ceri.

Adrian Parry-Jones said: "We are really excited about the development of the site. We have clear plans to make Rhuallt Country Park a top holiday destination and create a new chapter for the Whitehouse Hotel again - making is a venue where anyone can come for good value and great food.

"The new Country Park will not only benefit holiday makers but the local community. There is now no pub at all within the village after the Smithy closed last year. The new facilities will create at least 10 new jobs so any budding chefs, restaurant managers and bar tenders should get in touch!"

The Whitehouse and Rhuallt County Park is on Holywell Road in Rhuallt and the development is due to be completed by end of 2012.